Our gifts or talents are not always recognized right away. We are all unique and sometimes, we are in circumstances that don’t allow our talents to shine. But if we pay attention, we can see how over the years, we are given the chance to develop our gifts and if we allow ourselves the chance to use them, we can really build an amazing life. [Read more…]
Forgiveness: Your Health Depends on It!
I have shared many times that for years, I suffered through a period of anxiety and depression. In desperation I found myself hunting for ways to claim my wellness. Having tried almost everything that came my way, I am happy to report that my search ultimately resulted in an anxiety and panic attack free existence. I wanted to share a little on forgiveness because it is something that I think not only had the biggest impact on my life but also something that I am discovering continues to add to the quality of my everyday life. [Read more…]
Living on Purpose and Pursuing Your Passion
We don’t always know what our purpose is but when we do, and pursue it with passion… magic happens.
Operation Hydration
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| Operation Hydration SF Valley |
Operation Hydration started out as a simple mission to do something good. We just wanted to hydrate the homeless in Los Angeles during the summer of 2016. The project grew beyond our wildest expectations and a full documentary is now part of the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles as a Public Art project. Operation Hydration has served hundreds of cases of water in over 10 cities across the nation!!! The Let’s Be Whole team is blown away by the efforts of all the people that have stepped up to serve and WE LOVE being part of this mission to Hydrate the Homeless. We have met people from all walks of life and we all feel that the gift of service is like no other.
Operation Hydration in Pomona was exceptional. @cholapinup facilitated this event and the collection and pass out of over 50 cases was incredible. Pomona’s homeless situation is dismal. There are families that live out in the hills. It doesn’t matter to me where you have been in life.we all have a story… What matters to me is your heart. Thank to those who participated in this mission. I love showing the world the beauty of my community!
Water infusions
I like starting off my morning with infused water. I have always loved water but I was surprised to find that for my age, body weight, physical activity level and weather conditions, I was drinking only HALF of my personal daily requirement! To find out how much water I should be drinking, I used the hydration calculator at Camelbak.
I took on the challenge of drinking more water by expanding my base of “go to” infusions. So far, I have used ginger, citrus, berries, mint and cucumber but there are UNLIMITED possibilities. Check out http://www.infusedwaters.com/ for some great tips and recipes.
I bought this wide-mouthed water bottle and LOVE it but a mason jar or other recycled GLASS jars would work just as well to make the same kinds of delicious infused waters they serve at spas.
To your health!!!
Connecting with Nature
I love to hike. Many of my travels include both urban hikes and walks through the natural areas I visit.
If you don’t live in an area that is as lush as the Redwoods, find a park, a beach or river, a mountain, a farmer’s market… You get the idea. Look for places to collect the sights, sounds and scents of nature. Listen to what I find on my hikes through the hood.
Don’t be afraid to explore! When you search, you may be surprised by what you find.